Recently my younger sister who was born in Australia visited Lebanon for the first time with dad and her best friend. My wife and I had the pleasure of being their tour guide. Having been born in Lebanon and coming here at a relatively older age, it was hard not to see my wife trying … Continue reading What if it doesn’t feel like home?
“In His image… Or in my image?!”
As I continue to journey towards a vocation to the married Priesthood, I feel like Moses. Will I ever get to the Promised Land? Will I get to this new beginning? It has been about 9 years of active discernment and 6 years of part time theology studies and few more stages to come. Among … Continue reading “In His image… Or in my image?!”
The Paradox of the Cross
I was not planning to write about the Cross itself as we approach the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross (14 September) for what do I know so I can write about such mystery? Or what can I say that is worth reflecting upon, when so much has been written. I dare say I am … Continue reading The Paradox of the Cross
The Mother of Jesus
Here lies the mystery. Our devotion to Mary has been forever questioned! We have been called idolaters, worshippers of a “Goddess” and even blasphemers. Some have accused us of making Mary more important than Jesus and others have said with limited Scriptural evidence, why do we even bother honouring a human so much and even … Continue reading The Mother of Jesus